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How to Create an Alarm or Timer From Spotlight on iOS 16
Quick Tip

How to Create an Alarm or Timer From Spotlight on iOS 16

Jeff Butts · 11:59 AM EDT, Jul 11th, 2022 · Add Comment

You can just ask Siri to do it, but that may not be convenient or reliable. in iOS 16, you can create an alarm or timer right from Spotlight.

How Apple Watch Mirroring Works on iOS 16
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How Apple Watch Mirroring Works on iOS 16

Jeff Butts · 4:18 PM EDT, Jun 27th, 2022 · Add Comment

Let’s take a look at the new Apple Watch Mirroring accessibility feature: what it is, how it can help you, and how to get started with it.

How to Add Your Apple Account Card to Wallet
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How to Add Your Apple Account Card to Wallet

Jeff Butts · 10:40 AM EDT, May 26th, 2022 · Add Comment

With iOS 15.5, Apple has brought back the iTunes Pass as your Apple Account Card. Let’s look at how to add it to Wallet and use it.

How to Turn Off Alarms on Other People’s iPhones
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How to Turn Off Alarms on Other People’s iPhones

Jeff Butts · 4:34 PM EDT, May 24th, 2022 · 1 Comment

If you’ve ever wished you could easily turn off someone’s iPhone alarm when they forgot, you can. Siri will gladly handle it for you.

Video Tips
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How to Fix a Broken Shift Key in Universal Control on an iPad
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How to Fix a Broken Shift Key in Universal Control on an iPad

Jeff Butts · 4:34 PM EDT, Apr 1st, 2022 · Add Comment

If you’ve noticed a problem with your Shift key in Universal Control on an iPad, you aren’t alone. Here’s how to fix it.

How to Reset Bluetooth on macOS Monterey
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How to Reset Bluetooth on macOS Monterey

Jeff Butts · 10:45 AM EDT, Mar 31st, 2022 · Add Comment

With the loss of its menu bar option, you may wonder how to reset Bluetooth on macOS Monterey. Wonder no more, as Jeff Butts explains how.

This Trick Lets You Put Apps on Multiple Home Screens
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This Trick Lets You Put Apps on Multiple Home Screens

Jeff Butts · 12:48 PM EDT, Mar 25th, 2022 · Add Comment

Here’s a neat trick. You can actually put icons for your apps on multiple Home Screens, for those apps you want accessible anywhere.

Hidden iOS Gesture to Select Multiple Items by Two-Finger Swiping
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Hidden iOS Gesture to Select Multiple Items by Two-Finger Swiping

Jeff Butts · 11:38 AM EDT, Mar 22nd, 2022 · Add Comment

A little known iOS gesture makes it much easier to select multiple items. All it takes is a two-finger swipe, as Jeff Butts demonstrates.

Enjoy Smart Volume Button Orientation on Any iPad
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Enjoy Smart Volume Button Orientation on Any iPad

Jeff Butts · 6:08 PM EDT, Mar 17th, 2022 · 2 Comments

Previously found only on the 6th-generation iPad mini, smart volume buttons are available for all Apple tablets running iPadOS 15.4 or later.

Cool Stuff Found
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Learn If Your Mac and iPad Support Universal Control
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Learn If Your Mac and iPad Support Universal Control

Jeff Butts · 5:41 PM EDT, Mar 15th, 2022 · Add Comment

A new feature allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard with your Mac and iPad. Let’s look at which devices support Universal Control.

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